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semantic.

Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/sɪˈmæntɪk//səˈmæntək/
  1. Of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words.

    not-comparable
  2. Reflecting intended structure and meaning.

    not-comparable
  3. Petty or trivial; (of a person or statement) quibbling, niggling.

    not-comparable · slang
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek σημαντικός (sēmantikós). Compare French sémantique.

noun/sɪˈmæntɪk//səˈmæntək/
  1. In such writing systems as the Chinese writing system, the portion of a phono-semantic character that provides an indication of its meaning; contrasted with phonetic.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek σημαντικός (sēmantikós). Compare French sémantique.

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